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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 161.40 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 161.40 and 70.35 is: 97.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 161.40 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/161.40 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 161.40 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 11,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,354.49/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.10

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